I’ve been reading The Strad since I was a teenager, so it’s a huge thrill to see Lauren Wesley-Smith’s review of Notes for Cellists in the May issue.
From the review:
“Notes for Cellists has a difficult tightrope to walk: it has to offer valuable insights on a broad range of cello repertoire, while remaining accessible and easy to read. With lesser-known works now gaining traction alongside the current warhorses of the canon, which compositions will still be relevant in years to come? Despite a variety of challenges, Miranda Wilson manages the balance commendably well.”
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“Music history and theory are often taught independently of learning an instrument, granting general understanding but only vague application to the cello. Notes For Cellists is an important resource for bridging this gap, helpful to teachers and learners alike, giving insight into how the cello and its repertoire have developed through the centuries. As for myself, I’m certain I’ll revisit it time and time again.”
Yesterday I learned that Stringendo, the journal of the Australian String Teachers Association, also published a review.
Writing a book is…well, let’s say it’s a project. Reviews like this make all the hard work feel worthwhile.
Miranda Wilson 